BLAKER AVENUE, ME1 2RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2RU

BLAKER AVENUE, ME1 2RU, Medway has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.95 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2RU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME1 postcode area, which has experienced 292 crimes and a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME1 2RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2RU, encompassing approximately 3011 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME1 2RU area, explore the ME1 2RU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

ME1 2RU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Haig Avenue with total crimes: 4

BLAKER AVENUE, ME1 2RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.95-46.67%
Violence and sexual offences95.3180.00%
Burglary72.99250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.320.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3015.2830.43%
Violence and sexual offences59.96-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2314.61-4.17%
Violence and sexual offences127.6420.00%
Public order33.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2414.28-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.32300.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2513.95-21.88%
Anti-social behaviour88.30166.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.66-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3218.9333.33%
Violence and sexual offences1010.6325.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.32200.00%
Other theft31.0050.00%
Public order31.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2413.28380.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.9733.33%
Robbery22.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.31-14.29%
Shoplifting51.99-70.59%
Other theft21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.96325.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.6516.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-33.33%
Public order20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Burglary10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.64100.00%
Shoplifting41.99300.00%
Vehicle crime41.33300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3350.00%
Other theft31.00200.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.99-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.33-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-60.00%
Shoplifting10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.660.00%
Public order51.660.00%
Other theft41.660.00%
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202412
June 202410
May 20244
April 202410
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202430
July 202423
June 202424
May 202425
April 202432
March 202424
February 20245
January 202417
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME1 2RU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Haig Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ewart Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Horsted Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Randall Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bournville Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Wallace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Downer Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pattens Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cornwallis Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Copse Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Grafton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Beatty Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Wilson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bedgebury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1